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The deadline to respond to the '24-25 academic calendar survey has been extended to March 6. Please take a few moments to review the drafts and respond to the survey on our district website, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1442426
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As a reminder, schools and offices are closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the long weekend! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, February 20.
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Did you review the proposed '24-25 calendar drafts and leave your feedback in our short survey? Please visit our website to participate in the calendar adoption process: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1442426
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Phone service was restored to all SCPS buildings this afternoon, Feb. 13, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
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Schools continue to experience phone outages today, 2/13/24 while repairs are in progress. In the meantime, email any staff member from our school websites or the SCPS mobile app, message us on social media or your student's teacher in Rooms.
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SCPS is experiencing a temporary interruption in phone service today, 2/12/24. The outage affects all school buildings, and repairs are currently underway. We apologize for the inconvenience and will send an update when phone service is restored.
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The After School Science Club has learned about Aquatic Habitats over the last few weeks. To wrap up this new learning students created an underwater habitat scene including a fish print. Students added details to the fish print to show food sources and cover.
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Students in our "Pretty Princess Club" were pampered and treated to new hairstyles from Ms. Danae!
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Just a few hours remain to nominate a Somerset County Public Schools teacher for 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Nominate an educator by 4pm TODAY, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy-nominate
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Our Somerset County Public Schools app keeps getting
better and better! If you haven't signed up for Rooms, you should have received another invite via text last night for phone number login! After you sign up, don't forget to download the app and click Rooms in the bottom right-hand corner to communicate with your child's teacher!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3lCc7qE
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Z7vvdF
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School Store Fundraiser - students will be bringing home a "School Store Fundraising" form today. Please help us earn funds for our school by completing and returning the packet. Students will win a prize for completed packets!
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We are celebrating the 100th Day of School on February 16, 2024! Students may wear a 100th Day shirt with uniform bottoms or they may dress like a 100 year old person.
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There is one week left to nominate a Somerset County Public Schools teacher for 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! Nominate an educator by February 8, 2024, here: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/toy-nominate
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Deputy Theresa from the Somerset County Sheriff's Department visited Mrs. Laws' PK4 class today. She read "Smarter than the Scooper". The students also learned about stranger danger.
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Students in the computer lab are working on programming and coding skills. Here they are programming robots, called Bee-Bots, to complete a task.
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Please join us for our next Parent Pop-In!
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Family yoga night with Asante Asana!
Take-home dinner will be provided.
lunes, 12 de febrero a las 5:00pm
¡Únete a nosotros para la noche de yoga familiar con Asante Asana!
Se proporcionará cena para llevar a casa.
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During the first week in February, students will receive information about the "American Heart Challenge" fundraiser for the American Heart Association. This information will be given out in phys. ed classes. The fundraiser will last for the month of February. Money will be due on February 29, 2024. Be on the lookout for information coming home soon! Our goal this year is to raise $2,500. We can do it!
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Due to fog, schools will open after a 2 hour delay today, Friday, January 26, 2024 for students, teachers and staff. Essential & FNS staff should report on time or when safe.
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Monday, January 29th- Please Join Us!
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Mrs. Holland's class made corn husk dolls to wrap up their Reading unit on Native Americans!
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